Windows 10

[mimo_100]

Most people are making good reviews. "Easy as XP" they say. I am getting ready to install.

Here is what Fortune Magazine said yesteday:

http://fortune.com/2015/07/29/windows-10-reviews/

[riverbabe]

Most people are making good reviews. "Easy as XP" they say. I am getting ready to install.

Here is what Fortune Magazine said yesteday:

http://fortune.com/2015/07/29/windows-10-reviews/

Apparently, I'm on the list but the "permission" hasn't come yet.

[mimo_100]

[/URL] Apparently, I'm on the list but the "permission" hasn't come yet.

When I signed up for the free download, I told them to notify me when they were ready.

There should be a "Windows Key" on the lower right side of the taskbar, next to the network and volume icons (assuming you have Windows 8 or 8.1). If you "mouse-over" the Windows Key, it says "Get Windows 10". Or you can go to this link

http://www.microsoft.com/EN-US/windows/windows-10-upgrade

[Louetta]

Here's a little primer that looks useful on how to manipulate the new start menu. I'm sure there's lots of stuff on 10 out there.

http://www.howtogeek.com/223412/getting-to-know-the-new-start-menu-in-windows-10/

[blindsquirrel]

I run an IT department, one of my techs beta tested 10. He said it was pretty good. He said anyone running Windows 8 would be better off with 10, and anyone running 7 would be better off just sticking with 7 because there was little difference between 7 and 10. He couldn't find any "must have" feature in 10 other than it fixes all the garbage and problems that 8 had.

[riverbabe]

This is all helpful. Thank you all. I may just stick with 7 for a while to allow them to fix the few identified glitches. The free upgrade is available for a year, as I understand it.

[billyjoe]

Am downloading right now 81% complete. Was on waiting list for less than 2 hours.

----------------billy

[mimo_100]

billy and others,

I have had it for a little over 2 weeks now. It has a much better feel than Win 8. I have over 40 years in the computer business. I still like XP better. They (Microsoft) seem to want to make the desktop look like an Iphone or an Ipad.

[Louetta]

I figure I'm going to convert my backup laptop, which runs 8.1 which I never want to use, to 10 after Labor Day. That way they have a chance to make any obvious fixes to 10 that need be done. Then I can get some exposure to 10. On Black Friday I plan to buy a new desktop which pretty certain. Might leave my main laptop running 7. After all I left my old desktop running XP until it retired last year and I like 7. Stuff I've read implies one can make 10 look more like 7 and less like a mobile device.

[Louetta]

I figure I'm going to convert my backup laptop, which runs 8.1 which I never want to use, to 10 after Labor Day. That way they have a chance to make any obvious fixes to 10 that need be done. Then I can get some exposure to 10. On Black Friday I plan to buy a new desktop which almost certainly will be 10. Might leave my main laptop running 7. After all I left my old desktop running XP until it retired last year and I like 7. Stuff I've read implies one can make 10 look more like 7 and less like a mobile device.

Converted my backup laptop which ran 8.1 to 10. Feel like I have a new machine since I could do nothing with 8.1. So far have had no problems. Took about 2 hours to convert. All I know right now is it will run Photoshop Elements 8 and I was able to restore my photos from backup media (DVD and a thumbdrive). The photo stuff was important to me. I like the look and feel of it but I am not a computer person.

I have a friend who does not own a TV. He uses Windows Media Center TV and says Windows 10 abandons Media Center. This is a problem for him. I gather they want you to move to an Xbox. I don't know any more (tho I could find out) but if you are in his situation this could be important.

[Phoenix7]

I downloaded Windows 10 , and now I have trouble with my HP ENVY 5530 Printer. It does not print. A message says , "No Connection With Your Computer?" I reloaded the HP program from the official HP site , and I am still having problems with the printer. Should have kept my Windows 7!

[mimo_100]

Is it a wireless connection? Best to google "my printer does not work after installing windows 10" and see if you can get a few ideas. Here is one that I found

http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-to-fix-printer-problems-in-windows-10-11363996318374

[Phoenix7]

MIMO Thanx ........but I used this site to return to my old Windows 7 http://home.bt.com/video/how-to-get-...91363996690648 You have a 30 day window to return to your previous version!

[riverbabe]

Finally downloaded it. My old old printer works with it. Fun to navigate. So far I like what I see.

Speaking of new technology, I actually surprised the heck out of my oldest grandson yesterday (26), when he returned my phone call, with "Have you considered taking your grandma to see Star Wars? Heck, I took you to see all the Lord of the Rings movies." He laughed and said "You bet, grandma!" Couple of weeks. Soon.

[mimo_100]

Finally downloaded it. My old old printer works with it. Fun to navigate. So far I like what I see.

Speaking of new technology, I actually surprised the heck out of my oldest grandson yesterday (26), when he returned my phone call, with "Have you considered taking your grandma to see Star Wars? Heck, I took you to see all the Lord of the Rings movies." He laughed and said "You bet, grandma!" Couple of weeks. Soon.

I am waiting, like you, to see the movie - Star Wars et al are on my Top 20 All Time movies list.

Re: Windows 10 -I find myself using the new "Start" button at the lower left a lot - I do a search for what ever I want and Windows seems to know what I am looking for. I used XP for so long.